A train has derailed in Cumbria, sparking travel chaos in the area, with a number of stations unreachable.
The Northern Rail train was heading towards Barrow when it came off the tracks near Grange-over-Sands. As a result Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness stations have been cut off for trains travelling along the route.
Northern said ticket restrictions have been lifted due to the disruption. As a result tickets are being accepted on Transpennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Carlisle.
Meanwhile, Avanti West Coast are letting on customers between Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster and Carlisle.
Craig Harrop, regional director for Northern, said: “Earlier this morning, a Northern train travelling towards Barrow came off the tracks near Grange-over-Sands station. There were four customers and four Northern colleagues on board. Everyone been safely escorted from the train.
“We are focusing on supporting colleagues and customers who were involved in the incident and on minimising the disruption this incident will cause to other services. We’re working closely with Network Rail and others to understand more about what happened.
“No trains are running between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster and there will be significant disruption to our services in this area. Customers should look on our website or speak to a member of our team for more information.”
Northern said it will provide updates throughout the day.
